Serving 195 students in grades 5-8, Harbor Lights Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Harbor Lights Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Bandon, OR, encompassing approximately 173.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 11.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harbor Lights Middle School's student population of 195 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To empower all students to achieve their potential.
School Rankings
Harbor Lights Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harbor Lights Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harbor Lights Middle School's ranking?
Harbor Lights Middle School is ranked #435 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Harbor Lights Middle School?
195 students attend Harbor Lights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Harbor Lights Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harbor Lights Middle School?
Harbor Lights Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harbor Lights Middle School offer ?
Harbor Lights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harbor Lights Middle School part of?
Harbor Lights Middle School is part of Bandon SD 54 School District.
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